Volkswagen · United States · Crit
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Passat +1 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Passat, Beetle · 2006–2019 — about 248K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational